EQU 165L - Equine Care and Management Lab

1 Credits

This laboratory course provides hands-on experience in the care and handling of equines in a professional stable setting. Special emphasis is placed on prevention of illness and injury. Course activities are aligned with the classroom study of EQU 165 so that the student develops a professional caliber of hands-on skill in equine management. Topics to be addressed will include safe handling techniques, daily routine, grooming, selection and fit of tack and equipment, barn safety, basic feeding, parasite control, and emergency care. Enrollment in EQU 165 is a recommended companion for Equine Studies majors.